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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Santa Rosa Valley, CA

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Leo Carrillo State Park Campground and Thornhill Broome Beach accept pets with additional fees, typically $2-5 per night per animal. Both campgrounds offer tent and RV sites with picnic tables and fire rings, though Thornhill Broome positions campers directly on the beach with ocean views. Tapo Canyon Park maintains clean facilities with pet-friendly sites, though campers should be cautious of wildlife as mountain lions have been spotted in the area. Malibu Beach RV Park provides full hookups for RVs and welcomes pets in a coastal setting. Kenney Grove Park charges $2.50 per pet on top of the $41 nightly camping fee, offering water spigots at every site and hot quarter-operated showers.

The beach at Thornhill Broome allows dogs, unlike many Southern California beachfront campgrounds that restrict pet access to beaches. Foxtails and burrs present hazards for dogs with medium to long coats at Lake Casitas Recreation Area, potentially requiring veterinary intervention. Ventura Ranch KOA provides pet-friendly accommodations including tent sites, RV spots, cabins, and glamping options. Point Mugu State Park features hiking trails, though many surrounding trails prohibit dogs despite the campground being pet-friendly. Campers report peacocks at Tapo Canyon Park can be startlingly loud, especially in the morning. Cell service varies significantly between campgrounds, with Tapo Canyon having virtually no reception while others maintain reliable connectivity.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Santa Rosa Valley, California (105)

    1. Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground

    53 Reviews
    Lake Sherwood, CA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 488-1827

    $45 - $60 / night

    "Wonderful area with good hiking spots, beach access for both you and your dogs."

    "It was a quick drive up the coast and onto this hidden gem. You get access to a private beach with gorgeous California hill views of PCH behind you. Perfect place for families or even RVs."

    2. Thornhill Broome Beach — Point Mugu State Park

    36 Reviews
    Lake Sherwood, CA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 488-1827

    $35 / night

    "Even though you are lined up next to your neighbors, noise just doesn’t carry because the roar of the ocean is so loud! It’s amazing to fall asleep to."

    "They don’t smell bad when using them though….. so maybe it was one of the nearby rvs?? Not sure. Love that the beach is dog friendly."

    3. Sycamore Canyon Campground — Point Mugu State Park

    34 Reviews
    Lake Sherwood, CA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 488-1827

    $45 / night

    "In addition, you're right next to the beach! Dogs are allowed on the beach and campsites, but not allowed on the trails. Park Rangers advised me this was due to rattle snakes on trails."

    "Fantastic body surfing, some good surf waves up the highway a bit. There is a backpacking access site as well up the canyon about 3 miles."

    4. Malibu Creek State Park Campground

    38 Reviews
    El Nido, CA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (818) 880-0367

    $45 - $225 / night

    "The sites are fairly open and close to each other, so be prepared to hear everything, and because the campground is close to the city it is popular with groups and families."

    "Also something to be aware of, they do not allow dogs, big bummer. Years ago, I saw dogs in the park, but the last time I went, they were not even allowed in. Otherwise it’s a very pretty place."

    5. Malibu Beach RV Park

    28 Reviews
    El Nido, CA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 622-6052

    $80 - $300 / night

    "Great location, spectacular views, kid & pet friendly. Lots of Extras!

    Best part is the kindness of the Malibu Beach RV Resort Staff.

    Priceless!!!

    Happy J Stewart"

    "I absolutely love this campground, it’s perfectly situated in between the Malibu pier area (to your left) Dume, Zuma, and more beaches (to the right), + a lovely small beach across the street… oh let’s"

    6. Kenney Grove Park

    13 Reviews
    Fillmore, CA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 524-0750

    "This is a great campground, pricey though at $41 a night+$2.50 for pets. There are water spigots at every site and there are RV hook ups if you have an RV. There are hot showers that take quarters."

    "It’s tucked away from the street and you almost wouldn’t know it’s there! Loved this small and well kept campsite.

    Some of the sites are very small."

    7. Tapo Canyon Park

    12 Reviews
    Simi Valley, CA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 654-3951

    "This is a very nice campground near everything but still away from it all. No issues parking our 42' 5th wheel here. Clean and quiet despite the peacocks. They can be rather loud when startled."

    "Cleanliness: 10/10 Privacy: 0/10 Location: 5/10 nice park but super close to the street and other vehicles. Service: in some areas, one bar (att) Area: close to food etc just right down the hill."

    8. Ventura Ranch KOA

    15 Reviews
    Santa Paula, CA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 933-3200

    "Our lot was secluded, private and close to the entrance/exit. The only thing was the unlevel ground we were on. Our RV was a simple 30’ rental without any leveling."

    "The KOA is consistent with its name, meaning the kids amenities are all there, trampoline pillow, nice walking trails, walking labyrinth, and of course the adventure course and zip lines which are great"

    9. Point Mugu Recreation Facility

    13 Reviews
    Port Hueneme, CA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 989-8407

    "Walking my dog on the beach. Watching the sun rise and beautiful sunsets. customer Service and knowledge at the MWR are extremely helpful."

    "The tent sites are very basic and very close together, but the surroundings are worth it!"

    10. Oak Park

    5 Reviews
    Moorpark, CA
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 654-3951

    "Also multiple hiking trails right from the grounds, and some playgrounds and basketball courts. Feels very family friendly. First come first serve spots and you make reservations online."

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  • Kristi D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 29, 2023

    Lake Casitas Recreation Area

    Seems like a popular place

    Economical for California and the area. Off the beaten path from all the craziness by the beach.

    We are just passing through CA or it would not be my top spot. They nickel and dime a lot of things, showers pets. We paid online and we pull up and all of a sudden getting charged $5 a day extra for pets including a cat that doesn't leave the camper. Was not thrilled about that.

    Otherwise, it was scenic, had a camp store, was close to restaurants, had a gate to drive into, so the place was pretty secure. Seemed like a lot of people gathered on the weekends.

    We had the dirt campground which wasn't my favorite but all that was left, while the other campgrounds had cement pads. It was still pretty level.We did have cell reception, nice views and they had a water park for kids during summer months, though wasn't open while we were there.

  • J
    May. 4, 2018

    Lake Piru Recreation Area

    Lovely get away

    Close to town but no cell signal, this place is amazing! Large camping area and I’ve never felt crowded ! Quarter showers and laundry, and a dog park! Lots of deer in the area and Great Lake to fish at! They also offer some hook ups for the rv campers

  • t
    Jun. 5, 2024

    Lake Casitas Recreation Area

    Nice place but dog owners beware

    Just to be clear, I love lake Casitas. I grew up camping here with my family. The reason I’m writing this review is to warn pet owners about the abundance of foxtails and burs. We have 2 poodle mixes with med-long hair and they both ended up with their fur filled with burs and foxtails. So much that it required a vet visit. This was from a weekend camp in our RV that had a large rug and they have raised dog cots.

  • Heather L.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 24, 2020

    Thornhill Broome Beach — Point Mugu State Park

    Nothing like sleeping right on the beach!

    Even though you are lined up next to your neighbors, noise just doesn’t carry because the roar of the ocean is so loud! It’s amazing to fall asleep to. We loved exploring the sand dunes across the street and even saw a pod of dolphins! Restrooms were well maintained and staff was friendly. A huge bonus is that it was pet friendly, but most of the trails around are not.

  • H
    Nov. 16, 2022

    Malibu Beach RV Park

    Best Damn RV Park in Malibu!

    Great location, spectacular views, kid & pet friendly. Lots of Extras!

    Best part is the kindness of the Malibu Beach RV Resort Staff.

    Priceless!!!

    Happy J Stewart

  • Heather L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 18, 2022

    Castaic Lake State Recreation Area

    Relax by the lake!

    Hardly anyone there when I went in March and felt like I had the place to myself! Hot showers and picnic table available. Just a 1 min walk down the hill to the lake - a perfect place to have my morning coffee! They allowed pets which is awesome. Super quiet, lots of stars, and a beautiful view. Couldn’t ask for better!

  • Annie G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 1, 2025

    Kenney Grove Park

    Great campground

    This is a great campground, pricey though at $41 a night+$2.50 for pets. There are water spigots at every site and there are RV hook ups if you have an RV. There are hot showers that take quarters. It gets hot, and it's full of insects, but very beautiful place surrounded by farms and fresh produce.

  • Larry B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 26, 2020

    Los Alamos Campground at Pyramid Lake

    Nice Getaway location close to Pyramid Lake reservoir

    Campground has three separate site loops with about 90 Dry Camp camp locations. Water spigots are available in some areas, but not for permanent hookup. I was here in November and it was pretty empty except for the weekend. Some people changed their minds about camping as often in California, there is high risk of fire and no campfires or BBQ's were allowed.

    Common areas and every other site was closed due to Covid restrictions. Camp host was very friendly. Some nice hills for hiking and Pyramid lake was close by, paid access to the lake was not included in campground fees.

    Restrooms are available and cleaned daily.

    I enjoyed my stay here and there was plenty of room for walking my dogs.

  • A
    Apr. 28, 2023

    Tapo Canyon Park

    Clean and quiet, except for the birds

    This is a very nice campground near everything but still away from it all. No issues parking our 42' 5th wheel here. Clean and quiet despite the peacocks. They can be rather loud when startled. I swear they could hear my morning alarm and squawked their disapproval. The camp host Shawn is AMAZING! Bathrooms are very clean. Showers are coin operated. DO NOT expect cell service. I could only work from this spot by placing my mobile HomeFi router on top of the camper. Our Verizon phones were paper weights. Make sure your reservations are complete online before arriving. The Rangers check the spots multiple times a week. The kids enjoyed the playground and fields. It's not uncommon to see and hear movie/TV production crews at the filming locations along the road. Pet friendly but be careful at night. Mountain lions were spotted while there.

Guide to Santa Rosa Valley

Discover the best spots for pets-allowed camping near Santa Rosa Valley, California, where you and your furry friends can enjoy the great outdoors together.

Pet-friendly campgrounds include Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park

  • This campground offers a welcoming atmosphere for pets, allowing you to enjoy your camping experience without leaving your furry companions behind.
  • With features like drinking water and picnic tables, you can easily set up a comfortable space for you and your pet.
  • The proximity to the beach means you can take your dog for a scenic walk along the shore.

Tips for camping with dogs near Santa Rosa Valley

  • Always keep your pet on a leash while exploring the trails and campgrounds to ensure their safety and the comfort of other campers.
  • Bring plenty of water and snacks for your pet, especially during warm days, to keep them hydrated and energized.
  • Make sure to clean up after your pet to maintain the cleanliness of the campground and respect fellow campers.

Pet owners like Thornhill Broome Beach — Point Mugu State Park

  • This beachside campground is perfect for pet owners, offering a unique opportunity to camp right on the sand with your dog.
  • The relaxed atmosphere and limited crowds make it an ideal spot for pets to roam and play.
  • With picnic tables available, you can enjoy meals outdoors while your pet lounges nearby.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Santa Rosa Valley, CA is Canyon Campground — Leo Carrillo State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 53 reviews.

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